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With an abundance of wolves and water--two rarities in the desert--Arizona's remote Blue Range may be the Southwest's best kept secret.

Hidden deep in Montana's high country lies the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, a seldom-visited range of cool forests and skyscraping peaks.

City life got you down? Head for the quiet hills of southeastern Washington, where the air is clean, the water clear, and bighorn sheep outnumber hikers.

A wilderness guide to proper care and maintenance of the family jewels.

The short but stunning Mahoosuc Range has major-league attractions, like the toughest mile on the Appalachian Trail and conditions that discourage the faint of heart.

This spire deep in Wyoming's Wind River Range serves as the climbing pinnacle of the Cirque of the Towers.

To get closer to the critters, you need to look like a tree and smell like a raccoon.

Guide to common bugs in the backcountry.

When you hike the world's highest peaks in search of the legendary snow leopard, be prepared for the unexpected.

How to complete your backcountry kitchen for $5 or less.

The Bossi Bivouac Hut offers culture and comfort at the base of the Matterhorn.

When illness or injury strikes, the medicine you need is in the plants alongside the trail and at your feet.

Jungles, coral-reef wading and rocky scrambling await Tahitian adventure hikers.

Southeast France's Gorge Du Verdon provides backpackers with miles of narrow canyon walls, river wading, and strenuous hiking.

Deep in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, you'll learn to dodge fireballs and poisonous frogs while tracing a circuit around a living volcano.

Face your fear of snakes and spiders in Australia's Royal National Park, and the bush will reward you with the journey of a lifetime.

Rather than simply stare at the Great Wall, a determined hiker decided to get a different perspective.

Jon provides first-hand advice for ultralight beginners.

You'll have a hard time keeping track of all the critters along Mississippi's Black Creek Trail.

Hike the Myakka Trail for a glimpse of the Sunshine State's wild and grassy past.

Time spent in California's Death Valley can be a life-enhancing experience.

Shady hiking and cool waters make the San Pedro River an oasis for desert trekkers.

A soup-to-nuts guide that'll get you through the supermarket and on the trail faster than you can say "express lane."

The Annapurna Circuit is your path to the rooftop of the world.

In the Paria River canyon, adventure and breathtaking views await around every narrow bend.

A trip along Washington's Olympic Coast is one whale of a day at the beach.

Let rivers and ridgelines be your compass as you hike in the shadow of Alaska's Mt. McKinley.

In Minnesota's Boundary Waters, thousands of blue routes await those willing to dip a paddle.

Follow the Pacific Crest Trail through Washington's volcano country and discover the high life.

How to hike safely across frozen lakes and ponds

Try this homemade, ultralight bowl for long distance treks.

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Got a bum knee or ankle? Better treatments for post-hike joint pain are on the horizon.

Make your own dehydrated trail food with these simple techniques.

With fossils present in all states (although New England tends to be fossil poor), you can get a glimpse of the past almost anywhere you backpack.

You could be walking on an ancient seabed or a swamp where dinosaurs played. Look closely and you'll see history in the rocks.

Here's what I keep in my first-aid kit to battle the itchiest rash known to medical science.

Do you ever have the urge to step off the edge and fly like a bird?

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This homemade rock sack will help you hang your food bag faster and better.

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Applying seam sealer neatly is easy with the right applicator.

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